Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ received a UA certificate with one cut. The film is a prequel to the 2022 Kantara. It explores the origins of Kantara, set in the 4th Century AD. A battle sequence involved 500 fighters and 3,000 people. The director mentioned the film’s impact will match the 2022 climax.
India and Australia commence a three-match ODI series this Sunday in Perth, with Shubman Gill making his captaincy debut. This encounter features the reigning World Cup and Champions Trophy holders, continuing a recent history of intense clashes, including India’s Champions Trophy semi-final win and Australia’s World Cup final victory.
Typhoon Co-May disrupted eastern China, making landfall in Zhoushan with 83 km/h winds, prompting mass evacuations of over 280,000 people. Shanghai faced flight cancellations, with over 640 flights grounded across its airports. Ferry services were halted, and speed limits were imposed. Simultaneously, a powerful earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami alerts, later lifted, adding…
A recent Canadian study suggests a link between birth season and depression in men. Researchers found that males born in the summer were more likely to exhibit depressive symptoms. While anxiety showed no seasonal correlation, the study highlights the potential impact of early developmental factors like light exposure and maternal health on later mental well-being….
Susan Patricia Coller Monarez is the new Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The US Senate confirmed her on July 29, 2025. She is the first non-physician to lead the CDC since 1953. Monarez will address vaccine concerns and restore trust through evidence-based decision-making. She will face budget cuts and staff losses….
A 60-year-old Dalit man was allegedly humiliated and forced to lick spilled water inside a Lucknow temple after being accused of defiling the premises. The accused reportedly hurled casteist abuses and threatened the victim. Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the SC/ST Act.
In a heartfelt tribute, playback singer Pinky Maidasani remembered the legendary actor Asrani, who passed away at the age of 84 after a long battle with illness. She shared a poignant video featuring him showcasing his infectious energy and vibrant dance moves at their last gathering, just ten days before his passing.
In a horrific incident at a Dallas motel, Yordanis Cobos-Martinez allegedly beheaded his co-worker, Chandra Nagamallaiah, following an argument. Cobos-Martinez, a migrant worker with a prior criminal record, was apprehended at the scene while carrying the machete. ICE confirmed he had been previously released under supervision due to lack of deportation flights.
Dubai Miracle Garden is set to reopen for its 14th season on September 29, 2025, showcasing over 150 million flowers in Al Barsha South 3, Dubailand. This season will feature new floral structures, art, nature, and technology, alongside returning favorites like the Emirates A380 floral plane and heart-shaped arches.
